Copper(II) acetate monohydrate is used in DNA extraction in biochemical applications. It is also used as a catalyst or oxidizing agent in organic syntheses.
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Applications
Copper(II) acetate monohydrate is used in DNA extraction in biochemical applications. It is also used as a catalyst or oxidizing agent in organic syntheses.
Solubility
Soluble in water and alcohol. Slightly soluble in ether and glycerine.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only
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Gogoi, K.; Deka, H.; Kumar, V.; Mondal, B. Oxo Transfer from Nitrogen Dioxide to Nitrito Group in a Copper(II) Complex. Inorg. Chem. 2015, 54 (10), 4799-4805.